History of Medicine in Ireland Blog
Description: This site covers the history of the first fifty years of Cork Street Fever Hospital
On 28th October 1801 a group of men met in Dublin’s Royal Exchange (now City Hall) to discuss their proposal to establish a fever hospital in Dublin. Among those present was Arthur Guinness founder of the brewing empire, members of his family remained involved in the hospital into the 20th century. By 20th November of the same year the group had appointed new trustees, set up sub committees. advertised for a site and an architect. On 14th May 1804 their hospital, Cork Street Fever Hospital and House of R
. First page of minutes of that meeting.
This site charts its progress from 1801 looking at the medical and social issues faced in the south inner city of Dublin.
History of Medicine in Ireland Blog